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The Recorder
The Student News Site of Central Connecticut State University

The Recorder
The Student News Site of Central Connecticut State University

The Recorder

Andrew DeCapua, Editor-in-Chief & Layout Editor

All content by Andrew DeCapua

Unlocking Access to Education: Embracing Open Educational Resources

Andrew DeCapua, Editor-in-Chief
April 25, 2024
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[Photo] CCSU Students Hold Rally in Solidarity with Palestine

Omar Gonzalez-Solano, Staff Writer
April 18, 2024

SGA Announces Executive Board Election Results

Andrew DeCapua, Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2024

Faculty Senate Approves Several Proposals

Andrew DeCapua, Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 2024
CSCU Board of Regents Reject Automatic Textbook Fee Proposal

CSCU Board of Regents Reject Automatic Textbook Fee Proposal

Andrew DeCapua, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2024
Fire Ignites in CCSU Residence Hall

Fire Ignites in CCSU Residence Hall

Andrew DeCapua
March 7, 2024
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[Photo] Tensions Flare at Open Forum With President Toro

Jameson Lynch, Staff Writer
March 7, 2024
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[Photo] Students Protest Against Automatic Textbook Fee

Savanna Yelling, Managing Editor
March 7, 2024
Elect Her Campaign and Mayor Stewart Empower Women on Campus

Elect Her Campaign and Mayor Stewart Empower Women on Campus

Andrew DeCapua, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2024
Women’s Soccer Suffers Defeat in First Round of the NCAA Tournament

Women’s Soccer Suffers Defeat in First Round of the NCAA Tournament

Andrew DeCapua, Sports Editor
November 11, 2023
Credit: Steve McLaughlin Photography, CCSU Athletics

Men’s Soccer Drops Home Opener Against Canisius

Kristian Ngjela and Andrew DeCapua
September 6, 2023

MLB Needs to Rethink It’s Sticky Substance Rule

Andrew DeCapua, Sports Editor
May 4, 2023
NFL Prospects Young and Stroud Battle to Be No. 1 Draft Pick

NFL Prospects Young and Stroud Battle to Be No. 1 Draft Pick

Andrew DeCapua, Sports Editor
April 20, 2023
The E-Sports room is now up and running in Memorial Hall.

CCSU’s Esports Center is About More Than Just Gaming

Andrew DeCapua, Sports Editor
April 6, 2023

NFL Off-Season Update

Andrew DeCapua, Sports Editor
April 6, 2023
Credit: Steve McLaughlin Photography, CCSU Athletics

CCSU Baseball Slugs Five Homers in Win Over Fairfield

Andrew DeCapua, Sports Editor
March 25, 2023
Credit: Steve McLaughlin Photography, CCSU Athletics

CCSU Baseball Drops Home Opener

Andrew DeCapua, Sports Editor
March 10, 2023
Credit: Steve McLaughlin Photography, CCSU Athletics

Men’s Basketball Falls Short In Conference Tournament

Andrew DeCapua, Sports Editor
March 4, 2023
Credit: Steve McLaughlin, CCSU Athletics

Men’s Basketball Drops Back-to-Back Games on the Road

Andrew DeCapua, Sports Editor
November 23, 2022
The NFL’s Current Concussion Protocol Does Not Work

The NFL’s Current Concussion Protocol Does Not Work

Andrew DeCapua, Sports Editor
November 2, 2022
The Blue Devils fought back in the second half of their game against Saint Francis of Brooklyn College, but ultimately came up short, losing 3-2. Photo Credit: CCSU Athletics, Steve McLaughlin Photography

Blue Devils Comeback Comes Up Short on the Road

Andrew DeCapua, Sports Editor
November 2, 2022
Men’s Soccer Gets Shutout on the Road

Men’s Soccer Gets Shutout on the Road

Andrew DeCapua, Sports Editor
October 21, 2022
With three conference matchups left before the postseason, the Blue Devils still have a shot to make the NEC Championship Tournament, but they will need to play well in their last three contests. Credit: Steve McLaughlin Photography, CCSU Althletics

Men’s Soccer Snaps Eight Game Losing Streak with Win Over Merrimack

Andrew DeCapua, Sports Editor
October 18, 2022
Women’s Soccer Clinches Postseason Berth with Win Over Merrimack

Women’s Soccer Clinches Postseason Berth with Win Over Merrimack

Andrew DeCapua, Sports Editor
October 17, 2022
Men’s Soccer Falls to SFU in Close Game

Men’s Soccer Falls to SFU in Close Game

Andrew DeCapua, Sports Editor
October 11, 2022
Women's Soccer Picks Up Another Season Win

Women’s Soccer Picks Up Another Season Win

Andrew DeCapua, Sports Editor
October 11, 2022
Men's Soccer Losing Streak Continues at Howard

Men’s Soccer Losing Streak Continues at Howard

Andrew DeCapua, Sports Editor
October 3, 2022
Luquay Washington had his second career interception Saturday at SFU, returning the pick 47 yards for a touchdown.

Winless Blue Devils Suffer Fifth Straight Loss

Andrew DeCapua, Sports Editor
October 1, 2022
FILE - Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner pauses on the court during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Seattle Storm, Sept. 3, 2019, in Phoenix. Griner is easily the most prominent American citizen known to be jailed by a foreign government. Yet as a crucial hearing approaches next month, the case against her remains shrouded in mystery, with little clarity from the Russian prosecutors. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

OPINION: The Unfair Scrutiny and Political Imprisonment of Brittney Griner

Andrew DeCapua, Sports Editor
October 1, 2022
Women’s Soccer Wins Close Game to Extend Win Streak

Women’s Soccer Wins Close Game to Extend Win Streak

Andrew DeCapua, Sports Editor
September 30, 2022
The CCSU football team lifts kicker Joe Zoppi in celebration after he hit a game winning kick at Arute Field on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021.

Football Wrapped Up 2021 Season After a Year Hiatus

Andrew DeCapua, Sports Editor
May 5, 2022
CCSU senior Stephane Ayangma hangs on the rim after dunking the ball at Detrick Gymnasium on Feb. 12, 2022.

New Head Coach Sellers Takes Basketball to the NEC Tournament in First Season

Andrew DeCapua, Sports Editor
May 4, 2022
CCSU women's soccer celebrates winning thier fourth straight Northeast Conference Championship on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.

Taking Home Tenth Trophy Highlights Women’s Soccer Season

Andrew DeCapua, Sports Editor
May 4, 2022
CCSU Baseball Breaks SHU's Hearts With Three Game Sweep

CCSU Baseball Breaks SHU’s Hearts With Three Game Sweep

Andrew DeCapua, Sports Editor
April 20, 2022
Softball Drops Both Games Of Doubleheader At Holy Cross

Softball Drops Both Games Of Doubleheader At Holy Cross

Andrew DeCapua, Sports Editor
April 20, 2022
Tiger Woods' Triumphant Return To The Masters 13-Months After Devastating Car Accident

Tiger Woods’ Triumphant Return To The Masters 13-Months After Devastating Car Accident

Andrew DeCapua, Sports Editor
April 20, 2022
Profile: A Look At CCSU's Athletic Director Thomas Pincince

Profile: A Look At CCSU’s Athletic Director Thomas Pincince

Andrew DeCapua, Sports Editor
April 6, 2022
Jay Devito, from Stamford, stood ready to hit on Saturday.

Blue Devils’ Baseball Avenge Fridays Loss With Doubleheader Sweep on Saturday

Andrew DeCapua, Sports Editor
April 6, 2022
CCSU's Kaylee Whittaker steps into her pitch during Blue Devils, 9-1, loss to Mount Saint Mary's in Emmitsburg, Maryland on Sunday, April 3.

CCSU Softball Gets Swept by Mount Saint Mary’s

Andrew DeCapua, Sports Editor
April 6, 2022
Central Connecticut State University baseball players watch from the dugout on Saturday, March 19, in Auburndale, FL.

Impressive Day At The Plate Gives Blue Devils The Doubleheader Sweep

Andrew DeCapua, Sports Editor
March 23, 2022
Junior Meg Gorman, #10, celebrates with her teammates after defeating Fairleigh Dickinson University on Friday, March 18.

CCSU Softball Get Their First Win of The 2022 Season

Andrew DeCapua, Sports Editor
March 23, 2022
MLB Lockout Finally Ends as Owners and MLBPA Reach Agreement

MLB Lockout Finally Ends as Owners and MLBPA Reach Agreement

Andrew DeCapua, Sports Editor
March 23, 2022
The Central Connecticut State University men's basketball team huddles just before tip-off of the Northeast Conference Tournament quarterfinals game at Bryant University.

Men’s Basketball Falls In Second Round of The NEC Tournament

Andrew DeCapua, Sports Editor
March 9, 2022
CCSU Women's Basketball Season Ends at Sacred Heart

CCSU Women’s Basketball Season Ends at Sacred Heart

Andrew DeCapua, Sports Editor
March 9, 2022
Women's Basketball Winning Streak Ends

Women’s Basketball Winning Streak Ends

Andrew DeCapua, Sports Editor
February 23, 2022
Central Connecticut State University's head coach, Patrick Sellers, looks on as freshman Jayden Brown defends an inbound pass at Detrick Gymnasium.

[Photo] A Look At Patrick Sellers First Season As Head Coach

Xavier Wellington, Contributor
February 23, 2022
Steve McLaughlin Photography Jan. 27, 2022

Men’s Basketball Snaps Six Game Losing Streak

Andrew DeCapua, Sports Editor
February 2, 2022
Steve McLaughlin Photography Jan. 27, 2022

Women’s Basketball Suffers Consecutive Losses

Andrew DeCapua, Sports Editor
January 29, 2022
Blue Devils Football Continues Losing Streak

Blue Devils Football Continues Losing Streak

Andrew DeCapua, Contributer
October 27, 2021

Columbia Lions Leave Devils Licking Their Wounds

Andrew DeCapua, Contributor
October 14, 2021

Blue Devils Loss in Back-to-Back Games

Andrew Decapua, Contributer
October 14, 2021

Blue Devils Split First Two Games of the Season

Andrew Decapua, Contributor
October 14, 2021

Track & Field Finishes Indoor Track Season Breaking More School Records

Andrew DeCapua, Reporter
March 14, 2020

Men’s Basketball Seniors Conclude Collegiate Careers With Career Highs

Andrew DeCapua, Reporter
March 3, 2020

Nine Blue Devils Compete At BU’s Last Chance Qualifier

Andrew DeCapua, Reporter
March 3, 2020
Rafter crosses the finish line at a meet.

Track And Field Sets School Record At Conference Championships

Andrew DeCapua, Reporter
March 1, 2020

Personal Bests Headline The David Hemery Valentine Invitational For Track & Field

Andrew DeCapua, Reporter
February 19, 2020

Mens Basketball Split Two Games At Home

Andrew DeCapua, Reporter
February 19, 2020

Track and Field UAlbany Winter Classic and The Millrose Games

Andrew DeCapua, Reporter
February 12, 2020

Women’s Track And Field Continue Breaking School Records At New Englands

Andrew DeCapua, Reporter
February 9, 2020
Four double-digit scorers, three career nights lift Men's Basketball over the Wagner Seahawks.

Career Nights Lead Men’s Basketball To First Conference Victory

Andrew DeCapua, Reporter
January 27, 2020

Men’s Soccer Gets First Win In Season Finale

Andrew DeCapua, Staff Writer
November 12, 2019

Men’s Soccer Drops Final Home Match

Andrew DeCapua, Staff Writer
November 6, 2019

Men’s Soccer Drops Match After First Half Lead

Andrew DeCapua, Staff Writer
October 23, 2019
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